1
Route the power cable to the power source and to the device.
2
Connect the red wire to the positive (+) battery terminal, and
connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
3
Install the locking ring and o-ring on the end of the power
cable.
4
Connect the power cable to the device by turning the locking
ring clockwise.
Connecting the Card Reader to the Garmin Marine
Network
The card reader is not compatible with Garmin chartplotters prior
to the GPSMAP 8000 Series and GPSMAP 8500.
Connect the card reader to a Garmin device on the Garmin
Marine Network using a Garmin Marine Network cable.
Data from cards inserted in the card reader is shared with all
compatible devices on the Garmin Marine Network.
Specifications
Physical Specifications
Eight-Inch Models
Specification
Measurement
Dimensions (W×H×D) 10
7
/
16
× 7
31
/
64
× 4
17
/
32
in. (265 × 190 × 115 mm)
Display size (W×H)
6
47
/
64
in. × 5
1
/
8
in. (171 × 130 mm)
Weight
7.12 lbs (3.23 kg)
Twelve-Inch Models
Specification
Measurement
Dimensions (W×H×D) 13
7
/
64
× 9
23
/
32
× 3
13
/
36
in. (333 × 247 × 97 mm)
Display size (W×H)
9
21
/
32
in. × 7¼ in. (245 × 184 mm)
Weight
10.91 lbs (4.95 kg)
Fifteen-Inch Models
Specification
Measurement
Dimensions (W×H×D) 15
7
/
8
× 12
3
/
64
× 3
45
/
64
in. (403 × 306 × 94 mm)
Display size (W×H)
11
31
/
32
in. × 8
63
/
64
in. (304 × 228 mm)
Weight
16.76 lbs (7.6 kg)
All Models
Specification
Measurement
Temperature range
From 5° to 131°F (from -15° to 55°C)
Material
Die-cast aluminum and polycarbonate plastic
Specifications
Eight-Inch Models
Specification
Measurement
Dimensions (W×H×D)
265 × 190 × 115 mm (10
7
/
16
× 7
31
/
64
×
4
17
/
32
in.)
Display size (W×H)
171 × 130 mm (6
47
/
64
× 5
1
/
8
in.)
Weight
3.23 kg (7.12 lb.)
Max. power usage at 10 Vdc
28 W
Typical current draw at 12 Vdc 1.3 A
Max. current draw at 12 Vdc
2.8 A
Compass-safe distance
310 mm (12.2 in.)
Twelve-Inch Models
Specification
Measurement
Dimensions (W×H×D)
333 × 247 × 97 mm (13
7
/
64
× 9
23
/
32
×
3
13
/
36
in.)
Display size (W×H)
245 × 184 mm (9
21
/
32
× 7¼ in.)
Weight
4.95 kg (10.91 lb.)
Max. power usage at 10 Vdc
35 W
Specification
Measurement
Typical current draw at 12 Vdc 1.6 A
Max. current draw at 12 Vdc
3.5 A
Compass-safe distance
460 mm (18.11 in.)
Fifteen-Inch Models
Specification
Measurement
Dimensions (W×H×D)
403 × 306 × 94 mm (15
7
/
8
× 12
3
/
64
×
3
45
/
64
in. )
Display size (W×H)
(304 × 228 mm (11
31
/
32
× 8
63
/
64
in.)
Weight
7.6 kg (16.76 lb.)
Max. power usage at 10 Vdc
47 W
Typical current draw at 12 Vdc 2.5 A
Max. current draw at 12 Vdc
4.7 A
Compass-safe distance
460 mm (18.11 in.)
All Models
Specification
Measurement
Temperature range
From 5° to 131°F (from -15° to 55°C)
Material
Die-cast aluminum and polycarbonate
plastic
Input power
10 to 35 Vdc
Fuse
7.5 A, 42 V fast-acting
NMEA 2000 LEN @ 9 VDC 2
NMEA 2000 Draw
75 mA max.
GPS 19x Antenna Specifications
Measurement
Specification
Dimensions (diameter x
height)
3
19
/
32
in. × 1
15
/
16
in. (91.6 × 49.5 mm)
Weight
7.1 oz (201 g)
Temperature range
-22° to 176°F (-30° to 80°C)
Case material
Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy,
waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7
standards.
Compass-safe distance
150 mm (5.91 in.)
Power input source
9–16 Vdc
Input current
40 mA at 12 Vdc
NMEA 2000 LEN
2
NMEA 2000 draw
100 mA max
NMEA 2000 PGN Information
Transmit and Receive
PGN
Description
059392
ISO acknowledgment
059904
ISO request
060160
ISO transport protocol: Data transfer
060416
ISO transport protocol: Connection management
060928
ISO address claimed
065210
Commanded address
126208
Request group function
126996
Product information
126998
Configuration information
127250
Vessel heading
127258
Magnetic variance
127505
Fluid level
127508
Battery status
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